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NC State Fairgrounds
Sunday August 16th 2009
Sunday April 18th 2010
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Southern Bridal Show & Expo™ is a spectacular event held every April and August in the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds. Meet over 150 Triangle wedding experts who will inspire you. Enjoy hourly wedding fashion previews featuring the latest trends in bridal wear and tuxedo. Our bridal fashion previews also feature fashions for the younger members of the wedding party, as well as for the bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom. Meet and connect with the most talented Triangle wedding caterers and florists, Raleigh, Durham, and Cary wedding photographers and videographers, wedding consultants from all over the Triangle and many other companies to assist you in your planning process. Wedding reception and rehearsal venues from throughout the Triangle will also be waiting for you. Our spring and summer bridal shows have attracted the best vendors from the entire region for over 10 years. Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill – no matter where you are tying the knot, you will find what you are looking for at a Forever Bridal event. Where else can you see, hear, taste, touch and smell everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams? All in one place, all in one day!
Fairgrounds Parking:
The NC State Fairgrounds is easily accessible from the I-440 Beltline, Interstate 40, as well as from Blue Ridge Road, NC Highway 54 (Hillsborough Street) and now Edwards Mill Road. Parking is free on the NC State Fair and Carter-Finley Football Stadium property.
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The address is:
NC State Fair Grounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
NC State Fair
Directions:
From points West of Raleigh :: I-40 East to Raleigh. Take exit 289 (Wade Avenue). Take the Blue Ridge Road exit and turn right onto Blue Ridge Road. NC State Fairgrounds will be just ahead on your right.
From points East of Raleigh :: I-40 West to Raleigh. Take exit 293-B (I-440 Inner Beltline). Take exit 3 (Hillsborough Street) and continue right at the end of the exit. Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road. NC State Fairgrounds will be on your left.